Tag Archives: Commission on Marine Resources

Gov. Phil Bryant has appointed Ronnie Daniels to the state Commission on Marine Resources to represent charter boat fishermen. Daniels begins his term July 1. He will replace Ron Harmon, who currently represents charter boat fishermen. Harmon’s term ends June 30. Daniels owns Fisher-Man Guide Service and has 20 years of fishing experience. He lives in Pass Christian with his ...

BILOXI — Mississippi anglers will be allowed to harvest red snapper in state waters every weekend in July. Mississippi Department of Marine Resources executive director Jamie Miller announced his decision yesterday afternoon after the Commission on Marine Resources voted 3-0 to give him the authority to open a season in state waters. “I value the relationship we have with our ...

GULF OF MEXICO — The Commission on Marine Resources has voted to open a limited oyster season in Mississippi on Sept. 30 for tonging and Oct. 14 for dredging. The Sun Herald reports oystering will be allowed in conditionally approved areas on the Telegraph, Pass Marianne and Pass Christian reefs. Southern portions of Telegraph and Pass Marianne reefs, and all ...

Dr. Vernon Asper is resigning after serving 19 years on the Commission on Marine Resources. Jimmy Taylor, who currently is vice chairman of the Commission, will take over as chairman. Gov. Phil Bryant will appoint someone to take over for Asper, whose current term expires June 30, 2014.

BILOXI — The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has removed the electronics from two large fishing vessels that will be sold. The Sun Herald reports that the equipment removal was discovered when potential buyers took a tour of the two boats Tuesday. The MDMR is selling a 36-foot Topaz and a 42-foot Californian. They are docked in Biloxi and are ...

BILOXI — Dr. Vernon Asper is resigning after serving 19 years on the Commission on Marine Resources. Jamie Miller, executive director of the Department of Marine Resources, said, “I would like to thank Dr. Asper for his 19 years of service with the Commission on Marine Resources. His leadership has been invaluable to the Commission and the Agency, and we ...